Geran-2 vs Searcher
Overview
The Geran-2 and the Searcher are both Military Drones, manufactured by IEMZ Kupol and IAI respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Geran-2 vs 200 km/h for the Searcher. The Geran-2 has an operational range of 2,500 km vs 350 km for the Searcher.
| Russian-produced version of the Iranian Shahed-136 one-way attack drone, built at the Alabuga (Yelabuga) plant and used at scale against Ukraine since 2022. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IEMZ Kupol |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2022 |
| Number produced | 26000 units |
| Average unit price | $30K |
| Israeli drone, renowned for employment in reconnaissance and surveillance, notable for substantial service record since 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1992 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wingspan | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 350 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 436 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 76 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Geran-2 or Searcher?
The Searcher is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Geran-2's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Geran-2 or Searcher?
The Geran-2 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Searcher's 350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Geran-2 or Searcher?
The Searcher has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Geran-2's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Geran-2 or Searcher?
The Searcher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 436 kg compared to the Geran-2's 240 kg.
Which is larger, the Geran-2 or Searcher?
The Searcher is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the Geran-2's 3.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Geran-2 or Searcher?
The Searcher entered service first in 1992, 30 years before the Geran-2 which entered service in 2022.